Most DUI cases are resolved prior to going to trial. A DUI trial is the government’s opportunity to argue its case in hopes of obtaining a guilty verdict. A trial also allows the defendant the opportunity to contest the prosecutor’s evidence and assert...

The Michigan criminal justice system allows for two different types of trials: bench trial and jury trial. Understanding the difference between the two is an important part of preparing for a successful trial outcome. Read on to learn more. Bench Trial A defendant is...

If you are convicted of a first offense, misdemeanor DUI in Washtenaw county, Michigan, you may be sentenced to probation in lieu of serving jail time. I have found that most judges in Washtenaw county are most concerned with imposing sentences designed to help you...

Recently, a sober woman was arrested for a DUI yet she was not drunk.The incident occurred when a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Deputy rolled through a stop sign and caused a violent crash to occur. The crash victim, Tanya Weyker, was hurt so badly by the crash...

Though DUI checkpoints in Michigan are unconstitutional, law enforcement agencies routinely increase their patrols for drunk drivers during peak periods throughout the year, such as the 4th of July, Labor Day, or Thanksgiving eve. For example, during the 2013 NCAA...

Several steps must be taken during a DUI trial to find a defendant guilty or not guilty of the alleged drunk driving criminal offense. Below, is a brief overview of the DUI trial process. Selection of Bench or Jury Trial If you are charged with a DUI in Michigan, you...